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MITRE ATT&CK Malware

Cuckoo Stealer (S1153)

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[Cuckoo Stealer](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1153) is a macOS malware with characteristics of spyware and an infostealer that has been in use since at least 2024. [Cuckoo Stealer](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1153) is a universal Mach-O binary that can run on Intel or ARM-based Macs and has been spread through trojanized versions of various potentially unwanted programs or PUP's such as converters, cleaners, and uninstallers.(Citation: Kandji Cuckoo April 2024)(Citation: SentinelOne Cuckoo Stealer May 2024)

Platforms: macOS

▪Techniques implemented (26)

T1027.013Encrypted/Encoded FileT1564.001Hidden Files and DirectoriesT1614.001System Language DiscoveryT1033System Owner/User DiscoveryT1614System Location DiscoveryT1569.001LaunchctlT1518Software DiscoveryT1647Plist File ModificationT1113Screen CaptureT1074.001Local Data StagingT1057Process DiscoveryT1083File and Directory DiscoveryT1027.008Stripped PayloadsT1140Deobfuscate/Decode Files or InformationT1041Exfiltration Over C2 ChannelT1036.005Match Legitimate Resource Name or LocationT1071.001Web ProtocolsT1059.004Unix ShellT1095Non-Application Layer ProtocolT1553.001Gatekeeper BypassT1543.001Launch AgentT1059.002AppleScriptT1555.001KeychainT1082System Information DiscoveryT1056.002GUI Input CaptureT1217Browser Information Discovery
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